2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · C7 LOU
2018 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 58,712 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C7 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 58,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C7 LOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Focus (C7 LOU) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C7 LOU Mileage History
- 09/01/202341,724 mi
- 11/01/202446,743 mi+5,019 mi
- 14/11/202451,432 mi+4,689 mi
- 13/10/202554,540 mi+3,108 mi
- 25/09/202658,712 mi+4,172 mi
Average of roughly 4,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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